In 1964, General Dynamics purchased the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, Massachusetts from Bethlehem Steel. Continuing operations as a major commercial and naval yard, General Dynamics built naval support ships, nuclear submarines, liquefied natural gas tankers, and other large modern vessels. General Dynamics closed the shipyard in 1986.

Following the closure of the yard, General Dynamics donated this substantial collection of photographs, film, and archival material to MIT. These document ship construction and design at the Fore River yard for the duration of General Dynamics ownership, including some designs never built.

Title: General Dynamics Fore River Shipyard Collection

Creator: General Dynamics Corporation

Dates: circa 1964-1986

Extent: 36 linear feet archives, 41 linear feet photos, and 7.5 shelves of film

Language: English

Repository: MIT Museum, Hart Nautical Collections

Access: Open for research by appointment.

Copyright: Some restrictions may apply. Much of the collection is unprocessed, and access may be limited.

Credit: Hart Nautical Collection, MIT Museum